In general, I gained a much greater appreciation for the opportunities that are available at Creighton. From pre-professional education to extra-curricular involvement, Creighton has more to offer than many students and faculty realize. While we have all been taught to know that an experience is only what you make of it, I can certainly attest to this fact. At NJSLC there were multiple opportunities, through sessions and activities, to examine your role on your campus. I became a lot less nervous about beginning pharmacy school this fall and realized that a career in pharmacy is very much a commitment to act in service to others. However, I think the commitment we make to a profession can be applicable to our involvements in where we want to spend our time outside a career or school.
One activity at NJSLC was the This I Believe panel. It is an international organization that began with an NPR segment. There are books, a website, podcasts, and much more. It is designed to have people share short essays of the principles that guide their daily life which often include a personal story. I would like to end with writing a short essay about some things I believe but not all.
I believe living a life of fear is hardly living. Living in fear is making choices that involve choosing two options that and determining which choice has the least risk. It may not be the right choice, but at least there is not much to be lost. Sometimes you may be forced to make a decision, for fear that not making the choice could be more consequential than deciding. If you never take a risk, there is never a reward. I believe a healthy amount of risk can be a good thing.
When I was 13, our family vacation was to go on RAGBRAI—a 490 mile bike ride across Iowa in the last week of July. It was hard to have any expectations, but I knew it would not be easy. I successfully biked over 375 miles and was physically exhausted most of the time. Even at a young age, I knew that I little bit of determination went a long way—whether it was getting to the top of a hill or riding another 50 miles.
By the time I was 16, I forgot all about the horrible aspects of the ride and went in for another RAGBRAI. I didn’t know if I would finish. I didn’t have much expectations, but I certainly wasn’t about to live out my teenage years in fear of what could have been. I biked all 455 miles, dipped my bike tires in the Missouri and Mississippi River, and knew it wouldn’t be the last time. I have done this ride 4 times before the age of 20 and know it wouldn’t be possible if I lived in fear of the wrong decision.
I believe life is too short to be fearful of things that may end up being a blessing on your life.
All the Best,
Megan Nicklaus
Pharm.D. Candidate, Class of 2015 Treasurer
Pharm.D. Candidate, Class of 2015 Treasurer
VP for Mission & Service, Panhellenic Council
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